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Event: March 19-20 in-water Boat Show opens lake season on Keowee

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Lake Keowee Marina and The Tiki-Hut in Seneca are hosting the season’s first in-water boat show March 19-20 from 10am to sunset both days. Come meet representatives from Sea Ray of Greenville, Performance PowerSports, JC Sports, Foothills Motorsports and more than 35 marine and area businesses. Test drive and receive special boat-show pricing on your favorite watercraft from Sea Ray, Bennington Pontoon, Boston Whaler, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Polaris, Victory, Malibu, Axis, Mooba, Avalon and more.

Event details and directions: www.KeoweeBoatShow.com.

Antique Boat Show, Chris Craft family members celebrate boating heritage at The Reserve

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SUNSET, S.C. – Chris Smith – the grandson of Christopher Columbus Smith, the founder of Chris-Craft boats – along with Alan Smith, the elder Smith’s great-grandson, shared stories at The Reserve at Lake Keowee’s Marina and Village on Friday, May 21, during a luncheon and boat cruise held in conjunction with Lake Keowee’s 2nd Annual Antique Boat Show. The Antique Boat Show, hosted by the Blue Ridge Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society, drew scores of passionate boaters with their vintage watercraft from different parts of the country to Lake Keowee on May 20-22. Each day featured boat cruises, followed by intimate get-togethers. The event is one of many signature celebrations planned throughout 2010 honoring The Reserve community’s 10th Anniversary.

Read the full story here.

Be sure your boat is in tip-top shape as Boating Season begins on Lake Keowee

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Setting sail on beautiful Lake Keowee from The Reserve Marina.It’s always a great idea to have your boat “summer-ized” by a certified mechanic. With a thorough inspection, they are able to tell if something is out of sync and correct any potential problems before you head out for a weekend on the lake. 

Hopefully your boat was winterized and fuel stabilizer was used to keep the fuel from turning bad during the winter months.  Charging the battery is always a good idea to ensure that it hasn’t lost any power due to inactivity in the cooler months. However, the most important thing to check before your boat hits the water this spring is the drain plug! Make sure the plug or plugs are in place and snug before launching. 

Plus, as boating season begins, it’s always a great idea to inventory life jackets, the throw floatation device, fire extinguisher, and verify that you registration is current.  Be safe and have a great summer of boating on Lake Keowee!

Learn more about The Reserve at Lake Keowee’s 200-slip Marina

Questions about watercraft maintenance or summerization?
Contact the Commodore: carlisle@reservekeowee.com

To store, or not to store? Winterization and storage options for your watercraft during the cooler months on Lake Keowee.

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Master Craft Boat on Lake Keowee, SCBecause of the generally mild winters in South Carolina, you have the option to leave your boat in the water year-round. However, if you don’t plan to use your boat at all during the winter months it is highly recommended that the boat be winterized.

During the colder days the boat will always be safer in the water than it would be on a trailer or on a boat lift (the water temperature is warmer than the air). If you leave your boat in the water you definitely need to run it as much as possible even if it is just cranking the boat in the slip at the Marina or your own private dock.

Using a fuel stabilizer can also help safeguard against some problems that stem from less frequent use in the cooler months—just pouring it in the gas tank keeps the fuel from breaking down while not in use.

Learn more about The Reserve at Lake Keowee’s 200-slip Marina

Questions about watercraft maintenance or winterization?
Contact the Commodore: carlisle@reservekeowee.com